Developing Indigenous Australian Cultural Competence: A Model for Implementing Indigenous Content into Curricula

Autor/inn/en	Flavell, Helen; Thackrah, Rosalie; Hoffman, Julie
Titel	Developing Indigenous Australian Cultural Competence: A Model for Implementing Indigenous Content into Curricula
Quelle	In: Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability, 4 (2013) 1, S.39-63 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1838-3815
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Indigenous Populations; Cultural Awareness; Health; Nursing Education; Obstetrics; College Students; Competence; Student Satisfaction; Student Motivation; Program Effectiveness; Pacific Islanders; Teaching Methods; Consciousness Raising; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Sinti und Roma; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Gesundheit; Pflegepädagogik; Geburtshilfe; Collegestudent; Kompetenz; Schulische Motivation; Pacific Rim; Inhabitant; People; Pazifischer Raum; Bewohner; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Bewusstseinsbildung; Australien
Abstract	This case study describes the implementation of a stand-alone unit on Indigenous Australian culture and health within a nursing and midwifery program, and presents quantitative and qualitative data from the university's anonymous online student teaching and learning questionnaire. In doing so, this study aims to determine whether a single, compulsory unit has the capacity to develop graduate Indigenous Australian cultural competence. Qualitative data from the nine teaching periods over the five years the unit was taught is analysed to determine student satisfaction and motivation. A total of 1742 students enrolled in the unit over five years and 748 completed the online questionnaire (a response rate of 43%). Qualitative data from the same teaching and learning questionnaire is drawn on to highlight the impact of the unit on student attitudes towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as the pedagogical approaches adopted to teach compulsory Aboriginal studies to predominately non-Aboriginal students. Data suggests that overall students were satisfied and engaged with the unit. For many the experience was transformative, not having had prior experience with Indigenous Australians or Aboriginal studies' content. A discrete unit on Indigenous culture and health has the capacity to assist students to begin their journey to cultural competence. However, to be successful and sustainable, such a unit must be aligned with the three key areas identified in a Reconciliation Action Plan: relationships, respect and opportunities. Furthermore, key pedagogical approaches are required to ensure students are motivated to engage with the content. Keywords: Indigenous Australian cultural competency, cross-cultural graduate capability, Indigenising curricula, cross-cultural pedagogy, intercultural education It is with respect that we acknowledge the Nyungar people and their Elders, who are the custodians and guardians of this land on which we live. We thank the Elders for their continued guidance and support of the work that we do in the interests of improving outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability. Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3125. Web site: https://ojs.deakin.edu.au/index.php/jtlge/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01